Lower UW Trail

Lower UW Trail is a cross-country skiing route in the Laramie Ranger District of the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest in Wyoming, managed by the Forest Service. It sits about a quarter mile from the district's boundaries, and the nearest town is Laramie, roughly 6 miles away. The trail is an out-and-back of about half a mile, with a total climb of 84 feet. The route is back-loaded, meaning the steeper part comes at the end, and the steepest grade is about 4% at 0.09 miles. The trail is rated hard, which may reflect the terrain's character rather than its length. Winter is the natural season for skiing here. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Laramie show January highs around 33°F with lows near 12°F, and the station sits well below the trail, so temperatures on the route run cooler. Several other trails start close by, including Aspen Trail and Ridge Trail for mountain biking, each about 0.1 mile away. Tie City Campground is half a mile off, and Yellow Pine Campground is about a mile away.